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ICE's Immigration Focus Turns to California's Farms

Agents were reported in Ventura County on Tuesday

(Newser) - Federal immigration authorities appear to be expanding their footprint in southern California. The Los Angeles Times reports "farm fields and packinghouses from the Central Coast to the San Joaquin Valley" saw immigration agents turn up on Tuesday, an about-face from the largely hands-off approach officials had taken to the...

Suit: I Got Traumatic Brain Injury in Costco Aisle

California's Sadie Novotny says floor-model liquor cabinet fell on top of her

(Newser) - A California woman wants Costco to pay more than $14 million in damages after she says a floor-model liquor cabinet fell on her, causing "permanent" and "severe" injuries. Sadie Novotny of Sonoma County says she suffered a traumatic brain injury when the heavy liquor cabinet fell on her...

Home Depot Thrust Into Tricky Spot in LA

Chain is the site of immigration raids and protests

(Newser) - One chain has found itself squarely in the crosshairs of the immigration unrest in Los Angeles: Home Depot. As the Los Angeles Times puts it, that chain has been put in "a difficult situation, with its locations serving as a frequent site of raids, potentially turning away customers."...

The Number of Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers Is Growing

Midwest leads nation as incidents rise and costs climb

(Newser) - Dog attacks on US postal workers hit a seven-year high last year, according to the latest US Postal Service data. Some 6,088 attacks were recorded in 2024, up 5% over the previous year and 15% from 2022, reports NBC News .
  • Midwest states led the nation, with Illinois, Iowa,
...

Border Czar: No, I Don't Plan to Arrest Gavin Newsom

Tom Homan says a reporter took his remarks about California governor out of context

(Newser) - It appears that California Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't in danger of arrest after all. After reports surfaced that border czar Tom Homan had threatened an arrest in regard to the Los Angeles immigration protests, the governor responded with a dare :
  • "He's a tough guy, why doesn't
...

Small Plane Crashes Off San Diego, 'Nose First'

6 missing as plane crashes into ocean soon after takeoff from San Diego airport

(Newser) - Authorities are investigating after a small plane crashed into the ocean 5 miles off the coast near San Diego with six people aboard, reports the AP . US Coast Guard officials said a debris field was discovered near Point Loma on Sunday afternoon and they began searching for the wreckage in...

LA Protester Now Among FBI's Most Wanted

Suspect allegedly threw rocks in Paramount, injuring federal officer

(Newser) - The FBI's Most Wanted List now includes a man accused of assaulting a federal officer during a protest of immigration raids in Los Angeles. The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying the man accused of throwing rocks at law enforcement vehicles on Alondra Boulevard in...

This Throw to Home Had Fans Doing a Double-Take

Spectator throws baseball out of stands and onto the field, causing confusion at Braves-Giants game

(Newser) - An overexuberant fan had people seeing double during the game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants. A ball was thrown on the field from the stands on a sacrifice fly by the Braves in the fourth inning Friday night, leading to a brief moment of confusion with two...

In LA, 'Extraordinary Show of Force' During Raids

Protests, clashes with federal agents, dozens of arrests as national immigration crackdown continues

(Newser) - Federal agents conducted high-profile immigration raids on Friday in Los Angeles, including in the city's Fashion District, where they used flash-bang grenades and what appeared to be less-than-lethal rounds to disperse protesters after targeting a clothing wholesaler called Ambiance Apparel. The action was part of at least three...

California Busts Caviar Poachers
California Busts
Caviar Poachers
Jun 6, 2025 10:32 AM CDT

California Busts Caviar Poachers

Officials say 'well-organized criminal networks' are involved

(Newser) - Wildlife officials in California say they have busted caviar traffickers as part of a crackdown on sturgeon and salmon poaching along the Sacramento River. "Well-organized criminal networks were observed employing advanced countersurveillance techniques, underscoring the continued high demand and profitability of illegal caviar trafficking," the California Department of...

Holiday Weekend Trip to California River Turns Tragic

Woman swept away when she enters river to save sister

(Newser) - A Memorial Day weekend trip with family and friends to California's Sequoia National Park took a devastating turn May 25 when a woman entered the Kaweah River to save her sister—and was herself swept away. It was during "the first dip of the day" that Jomarie Calasanz'...

California Gets 37-Day Notice on High-Speed Rail Funding

Duffy says $8B will be cut if the project isn't finished on time and on budget

(Newser) - Saying the California High-Speed Rail Authority "has no viable path to complete this project on time or on budget," US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that the federal government might take the $4 billion back it allocated for construction of a system to connect the state's...

Former Manson Follower Gets Approval at 16th Parole Hearing

Patricia Krenwinkel was also approved for parole in 2022 but was then rejected by Gov. Gavin Newsom

(Newser) - Former Manson Family member Patricia Krenwinkel's 16th time before a California parole board went just like her 15th—with a thumbs-up—but she faces the same obstacle that prevented her from seeing freedom in 2022: the governor of California. As the Guardian reports, the state Board of Parole Hearings...

Beloved Eaglet Gives Sister —and the World—a Show

Big Bear's Sunny takes flight for first time

(Newser) - The bald eagle nest that captured hearts earlier this year looks a lot different these days. Indeed, all but one of the inhabitants have fled the nest, at least temporarily, as seen on Friends of Big Bear Valley's 24-hour livestream . Jackie and Shadow, the pair that have been together...

'Someone Lost Their Life by Being a Good Parent'

Dad dies as vehicle flips during daughter's driving lesson in California

(Newser) - Authorities have described a terrible accident in California in which "someone lost their life by being a good parent." A father was teaching his teenage daughter to drive on the afternoon of May 26 when the 15-year-old apparently drove through a fence barrier in a parking lot in...

Trans Athlete Takes Home Gold in California

Rule change allows AB Hernandez to compete in high school track and field finals

(Newser) - A transgender athlete bested the competition over the weekend at the California high school track and field championship to take home gold in the girls high jump and the triple jump at a meet that has stirred controversy and drawn national attention. AB Hernandez competed under a new rule change...

Judge Sets Free Man in Jail for 378 Years

Ajay Dev's conviction overturned after judge finds strong evidence of false rape claims

(Newser) - A California man sentenced to 378 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting his adopted daughter has walked free after a judge cited strong evidence that the allegations were made up. The daughter sought to punish Ajay Dev, who ultimately served 16 years, and improve her own chances of remaining...

Family of Suspect in Beanie Babies Attack Warned Cops

'This tragedy might have been preventable,' say Russell Phay's siblings

(Newser) - Relatives of the suspect accused of attacking a woman during a break-in at the home of Beanie Babies tycoon Ty Warner say they warned law enforcement that he might hurt someone. Russell Phay's siblings called the Colorado Department of Corrections, which oversees parolees, beginning on May 19, two days...

The Goats of Sacramento Are Back
The Goats of
Sacramento
Are Back
May 28, 2025 6:15 PM CDT

The Goats of Sacramento Are Back

Calif. county to spend $400K to let herds graze on dry vegetation that could serve as wildfire fuel

(Newser) - Goats are back on the job in Sacramento, California, called in once again to help head off potential wildfires as the region's temperatures rise. Under a program led by Sacramento County Regional Parks, thousands of goats and sheep are grazing their way through open areas to eat down...

Wildlife Workers Dress as Bears for a Really Cute Reason

A 2-month-old baby bear is being raised by disguised human handlers

(Newser) - Humans dressed as bears aren't a particularly creative Halloween costume, but humans dressed as bears are kind of a creative way to help a little bear cub find his way back to the wild. As NBC News reports, the humans at the San Diego Humane Society are putting on...

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